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Indications

Starlix is a diabetes medication used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults.

Nateglinide is a glinide drug that lowers your glucose levels by stimulating the production of insulin in your pancreas. Thanks to this action, Starlix helps lower and manage your blood sugar levels to treat type 2 diabetes.

Dosage and Administration

The dose of Starlix that is prescribed will vary depending on the individual being treated. Follow all your healthcare provider’s instructions and read packaging labels carefully to ensure the best therapeutic results during treatment.

• Swallow tablet whole
• Take on an empty stomach 30 minutes to an hour before eating
• Most adults take 120mg three times a day
• Patients who are close to their blood sugar goal should take 60mg three times daily
• If you skip meals, your healthcare provider may instruct you to skip corresponding doses to reduce your risk of developing hypoglycemia
• Starlix should be taken as part of a treatment plan including diet and exercise
• Store at room temperature away from children and pets

Side Effects

Starlix may cause some side effects to develop while increasing your insulin production and lowering your glucose levels. Speak with your healthcare provider to learn more about any symptoms that you might encounter when taking this diabetes medication.

Common Starlix side effects:

• Runny nose, sneezing, coughing, cold or flu symptoms
• Diarrhea
• Back pain
• Dizziness
• Stiff or sore joints

Serious Side Effects

Some more serious adverse reactions may occur when using Starlix. Stop taking this medication and contact your healthcare provider if you develop any of the following symptoms:

• Seizure
• jaundice

Allergic Reactions

Do not use Starlix if you are allergic to nateglinide or any of the other listed ingredients. If you develop signs of an allergic reaction, stop taking this diabetes medication and call your healthcare provider.

Starlix allergy symptoms may include:

• Hives
• Difficulty breathing
• Swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat

Cautions

Starlix is designed to lower your blood sugar levels to treat type 2 diabetes and should not be used by anyone with type 1 diabetes.

Do not take Starlix if you have diabetic ketoacidosis.

To ensure your safety when taking Starlix, tell your healthcare provider if you have ever had any of the following:

• Liver disease
• Gout

Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment with Starlix. Controlling your diabetes is important during pregnancy; follow all your healthcare provider’s instructions for taking this medication during pregnancy.

Do not breastfeed while using Starlix because it can pass into your breastmilk and affect your nursing child.

Avoid drinking alcohol during treatment with Starlix because it lowers your glucose levels and can cause an increase in adverse effects.

Some drugs may interact with Starlix and cause adverse reactions. Tell your doctor about all the medications you take, including over the counter medicines, but especially any of the following:

• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
• Salicylates
• Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
• Beta-adrenergic-blockers
• Anabolic hormones such as methandrostenolone
• Guanethidine
• Gymnema sylvestre
• Glucomannan
• Thioctic acid
• CYP2C9 inhibitors (amiodarone, fluconazole, voriconazole, and others)
• Thiazides
• Corticosteroids
• Thyroid medications
• Sympathomimetics
• Somatropin
• Somatostatin analogues (lanreotide, octreotide, and more)
• CYP inducers including rifampin, phenytoin, and St. John’s Wort

Do not administer Starlix to anyone under the age of 18.

Form and Strength

This type 2 diabetes medication is available in tablet form.

Starlix tablet strengths:

• 60mg
• 120mg

The 60 and 120mg Starlix tablets are both available in quantities of 100 while the 120mg tablets are also available in quantities of 84.

FAQ

Can I take Starlix after meals?

You should take Starlix on an empty stomach an hour or half an hour before eating a meal. Taking your doses without food helps ensure your body properly absorbs the medication so that it can take effect sooner. When taken during or after a meal, the effects of Starlix are delayed.

What drugs interact with Starlix?

There are many drugs that might interact with Starlix and cause adverse effects. Speak with your healthcare provider to determine a personalized treatment plan to ensure you ge

Resources:

1. https://www.drugs.com/starlix.html
2. https://www.novartis.com/us-en/sites/novartis_us/files/starlix.pdf
3. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2017/021204s015lbl.pdf